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Definition of thrifting

thrifting

/ˈθrɪf.tɪŋ/
thrift · ing
Adverb:thriftily
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Adjective:thrifty
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Past Simple:thrifted
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Past Participle:thrifted
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Present Participle:thrifting
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thrifting Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American The activity or pastime of shopping at thrift stores, flea markets, or garage sales to find secondhand clothing and household items at low prices.

Example

"She spent Saturday afternoon thrifting with her friends and found a vintage leather jacket for ten dollars."

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• verb

1

North American To shop for or purchase secondhand items at a thrift store, flea market, or garage sale (present participle of thrift).

Example

"Many college students are thrifting their apartment furniture to save money and reduce waste."

• Rhymes for thrifting

• Nearby Words

thrift
thriftily
thriftiness
thrifting
thrifty
thrill
thrilled

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thrifting. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thrifting
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